Northampton Area High School - Amptennian Yearbook (Northampton, PA)

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1 say, 'Thank you.' The hostess then introduced the '4Jazz', quartet, suggesting that the class would probably like to hear again some of the songs with which the quartet had so often caused the class a hearty laugh. There- upon Robert, Bruce and David arose, but Hilliard had to be coaxed as usual. Finally they got him on his feet and the singing began. In a few minutes they had everyone in a state of laughter which gradually grew louder until it drowned even the singing. The next on the program was a tableau representing the N. H. S. band. The cast of characters were announced as follows: Piano-Beatrice. Violin-Norwood, Allan, Carl, Lloyd and Rcnia. Cornet-Hilliard and Mark. Clarionet-William. Flute-Samuel. Although they made not a. single sound, the enthusiaszn of their ei forts and the loudness of the applause proved them in every respect the equal of Sousa 's band. Not until Harry had been introduced did the applauding stop. He was somewhat embarrassed at first but soon gained confidence. 'iThe Oratorical ability of the class was 'proved without doubt on the 28th of February. Excellent readings were given by Renia, Irene, Katie and Mazieg orations were given by David, Ralph, Carl and Leonard. Professor W1'ight, of Muhlenberg, presented the prizes. Mazie and Leonard received the S810 prizes, and Katie and Carl were the victors. Hurrah, for the victors! Upon this suggestion there arose a medley of shouting and cheers, in which Ralpl1's yell could be easily heard above the others. Sup- posing you use some of that surplus energy in speaking, Ralph, instead of pestering everybody, advised the hostess. 'tWhew, I'm going to talk about something hot-the lnterelass De- bate. ln our Freshman year debate we lost 2-1 but that was just be- cause we were no doubt a little green yet. But the next year we worked hard to change that color to the color of victory. We fought hard with the result that we won all the other debates unanimously. VVQ should be especially proud of the fact that we were the second class -17-

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Now as there had been little time to prepare for this oeeasion, it had been agreed that each one should do his share of the entertaining. Everyone was, therefore, responsible for three minutes of the evening' during which time he might do whatever he liked, provided it related to some event that had occurred on the battlefield on which they had just finished the fight. So when the clock struck half past eight Renia reminded them that it was time to begin their three-miinite stunts. Katie isn't here yet,'i said Allan, who was somewhat secretly wishing to postpone as long as possible his particular stunt. Oh, Beatrice and I stopped for her on the way here and found ent that she had gone an hour already, said Irene. Gee, she must be walking some to take over an hour and a half to come one bloockf' piped up Robert, Renia was just suggesting that they phone to Kiatie's home to see if anything might have happened to her, when footsteps were heard on the porch. The hostess opened the door and in walked Katie and Ralph. They were now all there and the stunts began. Renia performed her part of the entertainment by introducing each one in his turn. Carl, the nearest to the hostess, was the first, being introduced as Mr. Editor He arose to do his ,bit without any hesitation. I feel it my duty to speak of the La Perle, the magazine which has been enlarged and improved by your hearty support. There are few people, however, who should be especially credited for what they have done. For instance, our cartoonist, Charles Hosier, has made many striking -cover designs and other cuts, that have made our magazine popular throughout the nation. t'Joker Jones had charge of t'Light Food and his department was the tirst to be read by the many sub- scribers. Ralph, the Exchange Editor, and Williain, the Athletic Edi- tor, were faithful. in their contributions in the various departments. Norwood was the one who worked hardest on the financial side and everyone knows what a hard job that is. Miscellaneous contributions were given by Leonard and were enjoyed by all. Mazie was the most frequent story writer and there are few other among the great writers of the day who can excel her in the particular kind of story she writes. To these, as well as to the many who have helped in one way or another, ....16-

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to win when Juniors and the first class to win .by a unanimous vote. The people who made these debates a success for us were Leonard, David, Jesse, Bert and Mazie. Soon we will see some of them in Congress and we know they will be right. on the spot, when there is any arguing to be done. David, what will you give us, an oration? When Uncle Sam joined forces with the allies in April, 1917, the whole spirit and attention of the class was drawn into the great struggle for democracy. Although the majority were not of military age, two answered the call, Bert Luckenbach, and Jesse Kline, the former with the aviation branch and the latter with the S. A. T. C. Those who were able bought Liberty bonds to crush the Hun and back the 'boys at the front. When the Red Cross made its plea for humanity's sake, the class entered cheerfully, and secured a member ship for three years. When the ':Big 7 asked aid to help cheer and provide for the boys over there, the class again stood by them and contributed willingly. A considerable amount of 'tWar Saving Stamps were purchased by the class. In this manner the Class of '19 helped to make the world a better place to live in. Although we -could secure no medals at Chateau '1'hierry, most of us secured some medals showing our interest in the war work. . The basket 'ball stunt was to follow. Leonard and Mazie placed themselves opposite each other and initiated the various movements ol' the game. After a. moment Leonard said to Mazie: I don 't believe you girls did very much in basketball this year. H017 course we did. We formed one-sixth of the team. ls that the editorial 'we' H? Well, even if we did just have one girl in basket ball, the girls' team won all but two games this season and thatis more than the boys can sayf' . A 4'Yes, but if the boy's didn 't win many games they had more Senior players, and then too, we won the Field Day Cup in 191S. 'tAnd you didn 't even win that alone, we gave you nine points. Anyway, what 's the 'dif' we got as many 'eats' as the girls did at the basket ball celebration banquet. Katie was introduced a.s the HSocial Butterflyll who would tell of the various ways in which the class spirit and social life helped to 118-.